Vanda plant named ‘SPCDW1209’

ABSTRACT

A new and distinct  Vanda  cultivar named ‘SPCDW1209’ is disclosed, characterized by grey-orange flower color and bright green leaves. The new variety is a  Vanda , typically produced as an indoor ornamental plant.

Latin name of the genus and species: Vanda hybrid.

Variety denomination: ‘SPCDW1209’.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

This application relates to a new cultivar of Vanda hybrid and claimspriority to EU application 2012/1963 filed Sep. 17, 2012. The newvariety is the product of a planned breeding program. The new varietyoriginated as a seedling from the crossing of the unpatented,proprietary seed parent Vanda ‘ON137’ with the unpatented, proprietarypollen parent referred to as Vanda ‘NCMVN’. The crossing was made by theinventor in his research greenhouse in Chonburi, Thailand in August of2001.

The new variety was first selected by the inventor, ThumrongSuphachadiwong, a citizen of Thailand, in September of 2006 in aresearch greenhouse belonging to the inventor in Chonburi, Thailand.After identifying the new variety as a potentially interestingselection, the inventor continued confidential testing and propagationof ‘SPCDW1209’, assessing stability of the unique characteristics ofthis variety.

Asexual reproduction of the new cultivar ‘SPCDW1209’ was first performedat a commercial laboratory belonging to the inventor in Chonburi,Thailand by tissue culture (propagation was performed using the base ofleaves) in December of 2006. Access to all plants was restricted, asplants were kept in a greenhouse not open to the public, and tissueculture plantlets were in a laboratory belonging to the inventor, andnot accessible to the public. Through subsequent propagation, multiplegenerations have been reproduced, which have shown that the uniquefeatures of this cultivar are stable and reproduced true to type.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The cultivar ‘SPCDW1209’ has not been observed under all possibleenvironmental conditions. The phenotype may vary somewhat withvariations in environment such as temperature, day length, and lightintensity, without, however, any variance in genotype.

The following traits have been repeatedly observed and are determined tobe the unique characteristics of ‘SPCDW1209.’ These characteristics incombination distinguish ‘SPCDW1209’ as a new and distinct Vandacultivar:

-   -   1. Unique grey-orange colored flower with dark spots.    -   2. Bright green foliage.

PARENT COMPARISON

Plants of the new cultivar ‘SPCDW1209’ are similar to the seed parent,Vanda ‘ON137’ in most horticultural characteristics. However the newvariety, ‘SPCDW1209’ differs from ‘ON137’ in the followingcharacteristics:

-   -   1. Smaller flowers than parent.

Plants of the new cultivar ‘SPCDW1209’ are similar to the pollen parent,Vanda ‘NCMVN’ in most horticultural characteristics. However the newvariety, ‘SPCDW1209’ differs from ‘NCMVN’ in the followingcharacteristics:

-   -   1. Brighter flower color than parent.

COMMERCIAL COMPARISON

‘SPCDW1209’ is similar in most horticultural characteristics to theunpatented commercial variety Vanda ‘SPCDDW1108’ in most horticulturalcharacteristics. However the new variety, ‘SPCDW1209’ differs from‘SPCDDW1108’ in the following characteristics:

-   -   1. Flower color is grey-orange with brown spots. Comparator        flower color is purple with dark purple spots.    -   2. Different lip shape.    -   3. Thinner column.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS

The accompanying photograph in FIG. 1 illustrates in full color atypical plant of ‘SPCDW1209’ grown in a commercial greenhouse inHonselersdijk, the Netherlands. The plant is 5½ to 6½ years old, growingin a hanging basket without soil.

FIG. 2 illustrates a close up of the flowers.

The photographs were taken using conventional techniques and althoughcolors may appear different from actual colors due to light reflectanceit is as accurate as possible by conventional photographic techniques.

DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION

In the following description, color references are made to The RoyalHorticultural Society Colour Chart 2007, except where general terms ofordinary dictionary significance are used. The following observationsand measurements describe ‘SPCDW1209’ plants grown in a commercialgreenhouse in Honselersdijk, the Netherlands. The plant is 5½ to 6½years old. Described plant not container-grown, but in a hanging basketwithout soil. Temperatures ranged between 19° C. and 23° C. day andnight. No photoperiodic or chemical treatments were given to the plants.During bright Summer conditions, shade was given. During dark Wintermonths, no supplemental light was given. Measurements and numericalvalues represent averages of typical plant types.

-   Botanical classification: Vanda hybrid ‘SPCDW1209’.

PROPAGATION

-   Type of propagation typically used: Tissue culture propagation was    performed using the base of leaves.-   Time to produce a rooted cutting/liner: The time needed from for the    start of a mericlone to get the small plants ready for deflasking is    approximately 24 months under a controlled temperature of about 26    degrees Celsius. After that period they have matured roots. They    start to make roots in the last 6 months in flasks. After deflasking    they remain in the shadow under local outdoor temperatures.-   Root description: Moderately to heavy rooting with aerial roots    only. Roots very fleshy, non-fibrous. Average length of old roots:    52.4 cm, average diameter of old roots (mature, but ineffective):    0.2 mm, average diameter of young roots (mature, vital): 0.4 cm. Old    roots colored yellow-green; near RHS 147B. Young roots colored    greyed-green; near RHS 192C and 192D, growing tips of roots    yellow-green; 152A. The roots are located at the base of the stem,    growing from approx. the lowest 20% of the stem.

PLANT

-   Growth habit: Monopodial, upright.-   Height from soil line to top of foliage: Average height from base    (plant grown in hanging basket, so no soil line present) to top of    foliage: 42.5 cm.-   Height from soil line to top of flowers: Average height from base    (plant grown in hanging basket, so no soil line present) to top of    flowers: 52.0 cm.-   Plant spread: Average: 53.8 cm.-   Normal pot size: Hanging basket (8×8 cm square).-   Growth rate: Moderate.-   Number of leaves per plant: Average: 20.

FOLIAGE

-   Leaf:    -   -   Arrangement.—Distichous.        -   Average length.—Approximately 27.8 cm.        -   Average width.—Approximately 2.9 cm.        -   Shape of blade.—Ligulate, strongly carinate.        -   Aspect.—Slightly curved.        -   Apex.—Unequal praemorse.        -   Base.—Sheathing. Sheath length: Average 2.6 cm. Sheath            width: Average 1.5 cm. Sheath color: Green; near RHS 143B.        -   Margin.—Entire.        -   Texture of top surface.—Glabrous, very slightly glossy.        -   Texture of bottom surface.—Glabrous, matte.        -   Color.—Young foliage upper side: Green; near RHS 143A. Young            foliage under side: Yellow-green; near RHS 144A. Mature            foliage upper side: Green to greyed-green; a color in            between near RHS 139A and N189A. Mature foliage under side:            Yellow-green; near RHS 146A.        -   Venation.—Type: Parallel. Venation coloration: As leaf            surface; upper side: green to greyed-green; in between RHS            139A and N189A, lower side: yellow-green; near RHS 146A.-   Petiole: No petioles present, leaves sessile.

FLOWERING CHARACTERISTICS

-   Flower bud:    -   -   Rate of opening.—Buds open approx. three weeks from first            sight.        -   Length.—Average: 1.7 cm.        -   Diameter.—Average: 1.6 cm.        -   Shape.—Near globular to deltoid.        -   Color.—Yellow-green; near RHS 145A, dotted greyed-purple;            near RHS 185C and 185D.        -   Lastingness of flower (from open until it falls off).—6            weeks.        -   Orientation.—Outwards, towards all directions.-   Peduncle:    -   -   Length.—Approximately 40.5 cm.        -   Width.—Approximately 0.7 cm.        -   Aspect.—Approximately 30° angle to rosette.        -   Strength.—Strong.        -   Texture.—Smooth, moderately glossy.        -   Color.—Green; near RHS 143A.-   Inflorescence:    -   -   Flowers per stem.—Average: 13.        -   Average stem diameter.—1.2 cm.        -   Inflorescence arrangement.—Axially placed raceme.        -   Inflorescence height.—Approximately 25.5 cm (measured from            base of lowest flower to top of upper flower).        -   Inflorescence width.—Approximately 18.1 cm.        -   Inflorescence orientation.—Obliquely upward.-   Individual flowers:    -   -   Flower type.—Zygomorphic (orchidaceous), typical shape for            the genus Vanda.        -   Shape.—Zygomorphic, consisting of three sepals and three            petals, one of which is transformed into a labellum (lip).        -   Length (height).—Approximately 8.3 cm.        -   Width.—Approximately 9.3 cm.        -   Depth.—Approximately 3.3 cm.        -   Fragrance.—No fragrance.        -   Persistent.—No.        -   Quantity of petals.—3 (2 “traditional” petals and a labellum            (lip), described separately).-   Petals:    -   -   Arrangement.—One lateral petal on each side.        -   Length.—Approximately 4.4 cm.        -   Width.—Approximately 4.3 cm.        -   Shape.—Near orbicular to broad ovate.        -   Apex.—Obtuse.        -   Base.—Cuneate.        -   Margin.—Entire, slightly undulate.        -   Texture.—Upper forward surface: Glabrous, matte, velvety.        -   Texture.—Lower back surface: Glabrous, matte, velvety.        -   Color.—When opening, forward surface: Greyed-yellow; near            RHS 160C and 160D, greyed-orange towards the margins and            apex (the top of the lateral petal is located opposite the            base of the petal); near RHS N170D and 177D, base            greyed-red; 178B, petal heavily dotted greyed-purple; near            RHS 183B and 183C. When opening, back surface: Greyed-green;            near RHS 196C and 196D, greyed-red towards the margins and            apex (the top of the lateral petal is located opposite the            base of the petal); near RHS 182D, slightly dotted            greyed-purple; near RHS 183D. Fully Opened, forward surface:            Greyed-yellow to greyed-orange; near RHS 160C, 161A and 174C            to 174D, base greyed-red; 178B, petal heavily dotted            greyed-purple; near RHS 183B and 183C. Fully Opened, back            surface: Greyed-green; near RHS 195B and 195C, greyed-red            towards the margins and apex (the top of the lateral petal            is located opposite the base of the petal); near RHS 182C            and 182D, slightly dotted greyed-purple; near RHS 183D.            Fading, forward surface: Greyed-red; near RHS 179C and 179D,            heavily dotted greyed-purple; near RHS 185B. Fading, back            surface: Greyed-orange; near RHS 173D, greyed-red towards            the margins and apex (the top of the lateral petal is            located opposite the base of the petal); near RHS 180C and            180D, slightly dotted darker; near RHS 180A and 180B.        -   Color venation fully opened, forward surface.—Main vein            greyed-purple; near RHS 184B, other veins are not visible as            such but colored as the forward surface. In parts where the            surface color is 160C, the veins are also; in parts where            the surface color is 161A, the veins are also; in parts            where the surface color is 174C, the veins are also; in            parts where the surface color is 174D, the veins are also;            in parts where the surface color is 178B, the veins are            also; in parts where the surface color is 183B, the veins            are also; in parts where the surface color is 183C, the            veins are also.        -   Color venation fully opened, back surface.—Main vein            greyed-red; near RHS 182D, other veins are not visible as            such but colored as the back surface. In parts where the            surface color is 195B, the veins are also; in parts where            the surface color is 195C, the veins are also; in parts            where the surface color is 182C, the veins are also; in            parts where the surface color is 182D, the veins are also;            in parts where the surface color is 183D.-   Labellum/lip:    -   -   Shape.—Three-lobed, lateral lobes involute, central lobe            slightly revolute.        -   Length.—Approximately 2.0 cm.        -   Width.—Approximately 1.7 cm.        -   Texture.—Glabrous, slightly glossy, with 3 callosities.        -   Central lobe.—Praemorse tip (apex).        -   Lateral lobes.—Obtuse tips (apices).        -   Base (where the central lobe is attached to the            spur).—Cuneate.        -   Labellum.—Lateral lobe length: Approximately 0.8 cm. Lateral            lobe width: Approximately 0.8 cm. Central lobe length:            Approximately 2.0 cm. Central lobe width: Approximately 1.7            cm.        -   Color.—When opening, forward surface: Lateral lobes yellow;            near RHS 8D, striped greyed-red; near RHS 182D. Central lobe            and callosities greyed-purple; near RHS 187D, base lighter;            near RHS 184C, the apex of the central lobe of the labellum            is much darker; near RHS N186C. When opening, back surface:            Lateral lobes yellow; near RHS 11D, striped greyed-red; near            RHS 182D. Central lobe greyed-purple; near RHS 184C, upper            half darker; near RHS 187B. Fully Opened, forward surface:            Lateral lobes yellow; near RHS 8D, striped greyed-red; near            RHS 182D. Central lobe and callosities greyed-purple; near            RHS 187D, base lighter; near RHS 184C, the apex of the            central lobe of the labellum is much darker; near RHS N186C.            Fully Opened, back surface: Lateral lobes yellow; near RHS            11D, striped greyed-red; near RHS 182D. Central lobe            greyed-purple; near RHS 184C, upper half darker; near RHS            187A. Fading, forward surface: Not fading. Fading, back            surface: Not fading. Color Venation Fully Opened, forward            surface: No venation visible on labellum. Color Venation            Fully Opened, back surface: No venation visible on labellum.        -   Margin.—Central lobe: entire. Lateral lobes: entire.-   Spurs:    -   -   Quantity.—Average: 1.        -   Appearance.—Short triangular, in line with central lobe of            labellum.        -   Length.—Approximately 0.7 cm.        -   Width.—Approximately 0.3 cm.        -   Height.—Approximately 0.7 cm (at the base).        -   Shape.—Short triangular.        -   Apex.—Obtuse.        -   Base.—Broad cuneate.        -   Margin.—Entire.        -   Texture.—Glabrous, slightly glossy.        -   Color.—White; near RHS N155C, striped greyed-purple; near            RHS 186D.        -   Type.—Short triangular.-   Sepals:    -   -   Quantity.—Average: 3.        -   Appearance.—One dorsal sepal (pointing upright) and two            lateral sepals.        -   Length.—Dorsal sepal approximately 4.4 cm. Lateral sepals            approximately 4.3 cm.        -   Width.—Dorsal sepal approximately 4.4 cm. Lateral sepals            approximately 5.1 cm.        -   Shape.—Broad ovate to near orbicular.        -   Apex.—Obtuse.        -   Base.—Cuneate.        -   Margin.—Entire.        -   Texture.—Glabrous, matte, velvety.        -   Color.—Dorsal sepal upper side: Greyed-yellow; 160A to 160B,            greyed-orange towards the top; near RHS 174D and 177D, sepal            heavily dotted greyed-purple; 183B to 183C. Dorsal sepal            under side: Greyed-red; 178C, tinged greyed-orange; 165C            dotted darker near the margins; 178A. Lateral sepal upper            side: Greyed-purple; 187B to 187C, base slightly dotted            greyed-yellow; 161A. Lateral sepal under side:            Greyed-orange; 176A, 176B and 177B and 177C.-   Pedicels:    -   -   Length.—Approximately 5.2 cm.        -   Diameter.—Approximately 0.6 cm.        -   Angle.—Approximately 65° angle to peduncle.        -   Strength.—Very strong.        -   Texture.—Glabrous, axially angled with 5 “ribs”, axially            twisted (due to resupination), glossy.        -   Color.—Greyed-purple; near RHS 186B, 186C and 186D.

REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS

-   -   -   Stamens, style and stigma fused into column?.—Yes.        -   Column length.—Approximately 0.7 cm.        -   Column diameter.—Approximately 0.6 cm.        -   Column color.—Yellow-green; near RHS 150C and 150D.        -   Ovary.—Position: Inferior. Diameter: Approximately 0.5 cm.            Color: White; near RHS 155A.        -   Pollinia color.—Yellow-orange; near RHS 14A.

OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

-   Disease resistance: Neither resistance nor susceptibility to the    normal diseases found in Vanda has been observed.-   Drought tolerance and cold tolerance: Normal for species.-   Fruit/seed production: No fruits/seeds detected to date.

What is claimed is:
 1. A new and distinct cultivar of Vanda plant named ‘SPCDW1209’ as herein illustrated and described. 